New Zealand Considers Finn Allen for Middle-Order Role in India ODI Series
New Zealand cricket coach Rob Walter announced plans to explore a new middle-order role for opener Finn Allen in the upcoming five-match ODI series against India. Allen, known for his T20 prowess but with moderate ODI stats, has not played ODIs since September 2023. The team aims to utilize his aggressive batting in the middle overs against spinners and pace bowlers. Devon Conway and Tim Seifert are expected to open initially, with Nick Kelly as an option later in the series.
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zeenews broke this story on 11 Oct, 11:41 am. Other outlets followed.